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Anniversary Sunday Service
Sunday November 2, 2025 - 10:45 am
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
Worship with the Band at our home, Metropolitan United Church in downtown Toronto. The band will play prelude selections, the offertory, hymns and postlude.
From the Met's website: Metropolitan United, the largest church in downtown Toronto, welcomes people of any faith or orientation to join in our Sunday services and our community. Our services offer thought-provoking sermons, outstanding music and a worship experience that is rich and engaging. We have always been a progressive church, very much involved in social issues, and that commitment remains an essential aspect of our faith.
Photo courtesy of MetUnited.ca
Sunday November 2, 2025 - 10:45 am
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
Worship with the Band at our home, Metropolitan United Church in downtown Toronto. The band will play prelude selections, the offertory, hymns and postlude.
From the Met's website: Metropolitan United, the largest church in downtown Toronto, welcomes people of any faith or orientation to join in our Sunday services and our community. Our services offer thought-provoking sermons, outstanding music and a worship experience that is rich and engaging. We have always been a progressive church, very much involved in social issues, and that commitment remains an essential aspect of our faith.
Photo courtesy of MetUnited.ca
Sunday Service
Sunday December 7, 2025 - 10:45 am
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
This Sunday, join the band in worship as we proviWorship with the Band at our home, Metropolitan United Church in downtown Toronto. The band will play prelude selections, the offertory, hymns and postlude.
From the Met's website: Metropolitan United, the largest church in downtown Toronto, welcomes people of any faith or orientation to join in our Sunday services and our community. Our services offer thought-provoking sermons, outstanding music and a worship experience that is rich and engaging. We have always been a progressive church, very much involved in social issues, and that commitment remains an essential aspect of our faith.
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash
Sunday December 7, 2025 - 10:45 am
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
This Sunday, join the band in worship as we proviWorship with the Band at our home, Metropolitan United Church in downtown Toronto. The band will play prelude selections, the offertory, hymns and postlude.
From the Met's website: Metropolitan United, the largest church in downtown Toronto, welcomes people of any faith or orientation to join in our Sunday services and our community. Our services offer thought-provoking sermons, outstanding music and a worship experience that is rich and engaging. We have always been a progressive church, very much involved in social issues, and that commitment remains an essential aspect of our faith.
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash
Deck the Halls!
Sunday December 7, 2025 - 2:00 pm
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
Following the morning service, please join us for our annual "Deck the Halls!" concert. Be prepared to sing along with your favourite carols, and enjoy some band festivities, along with Jonathan Oldengarm at the mighty organ. Always a fun event!
Photo by Daniel Seßler on Unsplash
Sunday December 7, 2025 - 2:00 pm
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
Following the morning service, please join us for our annual "Deck the Halls!" concert. Be prepared to sing along with your favourite carols, and enjoy some band festivities, along with Jonathan Oldengarm at the mighty organ. Always a fun event!
Photo by Daniel Seßler on Unsplash
Carol Sing-along and Concert
Tuesday December 9, 2025 - 7:30 pm
Rosedale United Church
159 Roxborough Drive, Toronto
Enjoy some band festive favourites and sing along with timeless Christmas carols and songs.
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash
Tuesday December 9, 2025 - 7:30 pm
Rosedale United Church
159 Roxborough Drive, Toronto
Enjoy some band festive favourites and sing along with timeless Christmas carols and songs.
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash
Carolling in the Pines
Saturday December 13, 2025 - 7:00 pm
Northlea United Church
125 Brentcliffe Rd, East York
Grab your coat and hat and join us in the Pines, as we head to our annual support of Northlea United Church's outdoor carol sing-along. Enjoy some old-fashioned carolling, along with hot chocolate - and maybe even a visit from the "big guy in red"!
Saturday December 13, 2025 - 7:00 pm
Northlea United Church
125 Brentcliffe Rd, East York
Grab your coat and hat and join us in the Pines, as we head to our annual support of Northlea United Church's outdoor carol sing-along. Enjoy some old-fashioned carolling, along with hot chocolate - and maybe even a visit from the "big guy in red"!
Sunday Service
Sunday January 25, 2026 - 10:45 am
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
This Sunday, join the band in worship as we provide our musical offerings including prelude, hymns, offertory and postlude.
Sunday January 25, 2026 - 10:45 am
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
This Sunday, join the band in worship as we provide our musical offerings including prelude, hymns, offertory and postlude.
Bill Martyn 90th Birthday Bash!
Sunday March 1, 2026 - 2:00 pm
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
Come and celebrate Bill's 90th birthday with some of his brass band favourites, performed by both the Metropolitan Silver Band and his former band, the Oshawa Civic Band. Like any good birthday celebration, cake will be served!
Admission: free
Please bring a non-perishable food donation in support of the Met's continuing food programs.
Sunday March 1, 2026 - 2:00 pm
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
Come and celebrate Bill's 90th birthday with some of his brass band favourites, performed by both the Metropolitan Silver Band and his former band, the Oshawa Civic Band. Like any good birthday celebration, cake will be served!
Admission: free
Please bring a non-perishable food donation in support of the Met's continuing food programs.
Sunday Service and Concert
Sunday February 15, 2026 - 10:15 am (concert post service - time TBC - likely 1:00 pm)
East End United Church
310 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
This Sunday we travel to East End United Church as part of our outreach commitment. Join the band in worship as we provide our musical offerings including prelude, hymns, offertory and postlude.
Following the service, there will be an afternoon concert. Stay tuned for details!
Sunday February 15, 2026 - 10:15 am (concert post service - time TBC - likely 1:00 pm)
East End United Church
310 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
This Sunday we travel to East End United Church as part of our outreach commitment. Join the band in worship as we provide our musical offerings including prelude, hymns, offertory and postlude.
Following the service, there will be an afternoon concert. Stay tuned for details!
Kortright Centre - Maple Syrup Festival
Sunday March 15, 2026 - 45-minute concerts - 12 pm & 2:00 pm
Kortright Centre for Conservation
9550 Pine Valley Dr, Woodbridge
The band is excited to be performing at the Kortright Centre's Maple Syrup Festival this March break. (And yes, we're excited for pancakes too!) Come and hear family-friendly favourites, including selections from Wicked!, Pirates of the Caribbean, Mary Poppins and fun standards Teddy Bears' Picnic and The Muppet Show.
Full details and ticket info: https://trca.ca/maple-syrup-festival-at-kortright/
Sunday March 15, 2026 - 45-minute concerts - 12 pm & 2:00 pm
Kortright Centre for Conservation
9550 Pine Valley Dr, Woodbridge
The band is excited to be performing at the Kortright Centre's Maple Syrup Festival this March break. (And yes, we're excited for pancakes too!) Come and hear family-friendly favourites, including selections from Wicked!, Pirates of the Caribbean, Mary Poppins and fun standards Teddy Bears' Picnic and The Muppet Show.
Full details and ticket info: https://trca.ca/maple-syrup-festival-at-kortright/
Easter Sunday Service
Sunday April 5, 2026 - 10:45 am
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
This Sunday, join the band in worship as we provide our musical offerings including prelude, hymns, offertory and postlude.
Photo by Clicker Babu on Unsplash
Sunday April 5, 2026 - 10:45 am
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
This Sunday, join the band in worship as we provide our musical offerings including prelude, hymns, offertory and postlude.
Photo by Clicker Babu on Unsplash
Sunday Service
Sunday May 24, 2026 - 10:45 am
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
This Sunday, join the band in worship as we provide our musical offerings including prelude, hymns, offertory and postlude.
Sunday May 24, 2026 - 10:45 am
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
This Sunday, join the band in worship as we provide our musical offerings including prelude, hymns, offertory and postlude.
Doors Open
Sunday May 24, 2026 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
Following morning service, please join us as we play for Doors Open. As usual, the program will consist light-hearted favourites - stay tuned for details.
Sunday May 24, 2026 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
Following morning service, please join us as we play for Doors Open. As usual, the program will consist light-hearted favourites - stay tuned for details.
Sunday Service and Picnic
Sunday June 14, 2026 - 10:40 am
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
This Sunday, the band and congregation gather outside 'mid all the traffic. The band will provide all musical offerings including prelude, hymns, offertory and postlude. In addition, we will play creature delights during the Blessing of the Animals. After service, stay for a picnic lunch and be entertained as the band plays some light-hearted favourites.
Sunday June 14, 2026 - 10:40 am
Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East, Toronto
This Sunday, the band and congregation gather outside 'mid all the traffic. The band will provide all musical offerings including prelude, hymns, offertory and postlude. In addition, we will play creature delights during the Blessing of the Animals. After service, stay for a picnic lunch and be entertained as the band plays some light-hearted favourites.
